Ornamental rim for box construction

ABSTRACT

An ornamental rim for attachment to the walls of the bottom section of a display box, the rim being formed in a one-piece construction with free ends, one of which has a tongue joined thereto and the other of which has a slit formed therein, the tongue being received in the slit for securing the rim on the walls of the box section.

United States Patent Alexander MacDonald Ayrshire, Scotland Nov. 24, 1969 July 20, 1971 International Packaging Corporation Central Falls, R.ll.

Inventor Appl. No. Filed Patented Assignee ORNAMENTAL RIM FOR BOX CONSTRUCTION 5 Claims, 4 Drawing Figs.

US. Cl .7 220/4 R Int. Cl B6501 7/12,

B65d 43/16 Field of Search v. 220/4 R, 31

R; 229/44 R, 44 M [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3,107,807 10/1963 Bergh eta] 220/4 3.164284 1/1965 Bergh et al 220/4 Primary Examiner-George Ev Lowrance Attorney-Salter & Michaelson ABSTRACT: An ornamental rim for attachment to the walls of the bottom section of a display box, the rim being formed in a one-piece construction with free ends, one of which has a tongue joined thereto and the other of which has a slit formed therein, the tongue being received in the slit for securing the rim on the walls of the box section.

PATENTEU JULZO l97| Inventor, A Zexander MacDana Zd v5 4M J W A tt ys.

ORNAMENTAL RIM FOR BOX CONSTRUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The subject invention has particular application in display boxes that are used in packaging and displaying ornamental articles therein.

Display boxes for use in packaging and displaying ornamental articles, such as jewelry items, normally are formed with a top and bottom section that are formed in shell construction of a metallic material. The top and bottom sections were usually covered with a leather or simulated leather or or material; and in order to further improve the appearance of the box assembly, an ornamental rim was secured to the front, rear and sidewalls of at least the bottom section. The ornamental rim used heretofore has been formed of a metallic material of relatively thin stock and that was polished to a high luster. In one popular form of ornamental rim the rim was formed in a one-piece construction and bent to conform to the configuration of the front, rear and sidewalls of the box section. The rim, as previously formed, also included means for attaching the free ends together, or a flange of the rim was rolled over into engagement with the walls of the section to firmly mount the rim in place.

Although these prior known rims served purpose for which they were intended, the connection joining the rim to the box and joining the free ends of the rim oftentimes loosened in the sue of the box, thereby causing the rim to become disconnected from the walls on which it was mounted. This, of course, resulted in an unsightly appearance of the display box and sometimes prevented the box sections from properly hinging with respect to each other.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a box construction for use in packaging and displaying ornamental articles and essentially comprises an ornamental rim that is formed in an elongated, one-piece construction having free ends that are bent to generally conform to the configuration of the walls of the box section on which it is mounted. The free ends of the ornamental rim are connected at a rear comer of the box section on which the rim is mounted, one of the free ends of the rim having a slit formed therein and the other free end having a ton gue formed thereon that is received in the slit. A tab formed as part of the rim that is adjacent to the rear wall of the section on which the rim is mounted, is bendable over the rear wall for locking the free end on which the tongue is formed against movement whereby the free end in which the slit is formed is also locked against movement.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an ornamental rim for use in a box construction that is easily and quickly mounted in a permanent position on the walls of a box section of the box construction.

Another object of the invention is to provide an ornamental rim for use in a display box that is formed in an elongated, one-piece construction having free ends, one of the free ends having a slit formed therein and the other free end having a tongue formed thereon that is received in the slit when the rim is mounted in position on the box section.

Other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds when considered in connection with the accompanying illustrative drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING In the drawings which illustrate the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the present invention:

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the display box embodied in the present invention showing the sections thereof located in the open position and an ornamental rim mounted in place on the bottom section of the display box;

FIG. 2 is a fragmentary exploded perspective view of a corner of the display box illustrated in FIG. ll showing the details of the free ends of the ornamental rim that is mounted on the bottom section of the display box;

FIG. 3 is a fragmentary perspective view of the corner illustrated in FIG. 2 and showing the interconnection of the free ends of the ornamental rim on the walls of the bottom section of the display box; and

FIG. 4i is a sectional view taken along line M in FIG. 3.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Referring now to the drawing and particularly to FIG. I, the box construction embodied in the present invention is generally indicated at It) and includes a top section generally indicated at l2 that is hingedly connected to a bottom section generally indicated at 114. As illustrated in FIG. I the box construction III is designed essentially for use in packaging and displaying ornamental articles however, it is understood that the concept of the invention as it will be described hereinafter may be used for packaging and displaying various articles as required. The box sections 12 and 14 are also preferably drawn from a metal material into a shell configuration as illustrated, although it is further understood that the materials from which the box sections 12 and MI are formed may be either wood or plastic or a combination of materials as is known in the art.

The top section 12 includes a top wall 16 to which are joined a front wall 118, a rear wall 20, and sidewalls 22 and 24. The bottom section 14 is similarly formed and includes a bottom wall 26, a front wall 28, a rear wall 30, and sidewalls 32 and 34. A hinge assembly generally indicated at 36 includes a hinge section 38 that is joined to the rear wall 20 of the top section and a hinged section 40 that is joined to the rear wall 26 of the bottom section M. A conventional C-shaped spring 42 interconnects the hinge sections 38 and 40, which are further pivotally interconnected by a hinge pin that extends through the hinge rolls of the hinge sections. It is understood that the spring 42 provides for movement of the top section 12 to a positive open or closed position as desired. It is further understood that the top section 112 may be covered with any suitable ornamental and protective material, such as leather, simulated leather, cloth, or the like, the covering being folded under the walls of the top section and adhered thereto by a suitable adhesive.

In order to provide an ornamental covering for the walls of the bottom section 14, an omamentall rim generally indicated at 441 is employed and, as shown, is formed in an elongated, one-piece construction of a metallic material, the outside surface of which has a high luster or polish. The ornamental rim 44 is formed with opposed upper and lower flanges 46 and 48, the lower flange 48 being somewhat reduced with respect to the upper flange and forming a bottom margin for the ornamental rim in in its mounted position. The ornamental rim 44 covers the entire outer wall surfaces of the front, rear and sidewalls, the flange 46 extending inwardly of the upper edges of these walls to define a mating surface for the lower edges of the corresponding front, rear and sidewalls of the upper section 12. It is seen that the rim 44 is bent to conform to the configuration of the rear, front and sidewalls of the bottom section 14, and, for this purpose, the upper flange 46 is slit along the length thereof as indicated at 40, 52, 54, 56, the slits enabling the top flange 46 to extend in a continuous manner as illustrated in FIG. I. As further illustrated in FIG. 1, the portion of the flange 46 of the rim that is located adjacent to the rear wall 30, is cut out to accommodate the hinge section 40 of the hinge assembly and defines spaced tabs 58 and 60.

The rim 44 as mounted on the walls of the bottom section 14 is disposed such that free ends of the rim, indicated at 62 and 42, are located at the corner of the bottom section defined by the junction of the rear wall 30 and sidewall 32. In order to positively locate the rim 44 on the walls of the bottom section 14, the free end 62 is formed with an end portion 66 that is bent at substantially right angles with respect to the main portion of the rim 44. Formed in the free end 62 in the bend as defined by the end portion 66 is a slit 68, the purpose of which will be described hereinafter.

Formed as an extension of the free end 64 is a tongue 70 that is also bent at right angles with respect to the main portion or the rim 44. The width of the tongue 70 is dimensioned so as to be received within the slit 68; and, as illustrated in H6. 3, when the rim 44 is mounted in its assembled position, the tongue 70 is received in the slit 68 and is located in overlying relation with respect to the sidewall 32 of the bottom section 14.

Although it is possible that frictional engagement of the tongue 70 within the slit 68 will retain the rim M in position on the walls of the bottom section 14, it is understood that use of the box construction will eventually result in dislodging of the tongue from the slit. In order to positively locate the tongue 70 within the slit 68 and thereby lock the rim in place on the walls of the bottom section 14, the tab 60 that has been formed by blanking out the flange 46 to accommodate the hinge section 40, is folded over the rear wall 30 of the bottom section 14 as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4. The tab 60 fixes the tongue 70 relative to the slit 68 in which it is received and since the tongue 70 cannot be withdrawn from the slit 68 by reason of engagement of the tab 60 with the rear wall 30, the free end 62 of the rim 44 is positively locked in place with the free end 64. Removal of the rim 44 can be accomplished from its position on the bottom section 14, but only upon lifting of the folded tab 60 from its engaged position on the rear wall 30.

It is seen that the rim 44 as mounted in place on the walls of the box section 14 cannot be dislodged even though the box may be roughly handled; and the free ends 62 and 64 will remain in their locked position since the tongue 70 cannot be withdrawn from the slit 68. Since the ornamental rim 44 as mounted in place completely covers the outer surfaces of the walls of the bottom section 14, an ornamental arrangement is provided. Further, since the flange 46 forms a mating edge for the lowermost edges of the walls of the upper section 12 when the upper section is moved to a closed position, a positive sealing of the top and bottom sections in the closed position thereof is assured.

What I claim is:

l. A box construction for use in packaging and displaying ornamental articles comprising a top section having a top wall and front, rear and sidewalls joined to said top wall, a bottom section having a bottom wall and front, rear and sidewalls joined to said bottom wall, a hinge assembly secured to the rear walls of said top and bottom sections for hingedly interconnecting said section, and an ornamental rim mounted on the front, rear and sidewalls of said bottom section, said ornamental rim being formed in an elongated one-piece construction having free ends and being bent to generally conform to the configuration of the walls on which it is mounted, the free ends of the rim being connected at a rear corner of the bottom section defined by the intersection of the rear wall and a sidewall of the bottom section, one of the free ends of said rim having a slit formed therein, the other free end having a tongue formed thereon that is received in said slit, and a tab formed as part of the rim that is adjacent to the rear wall of said bottom section and that is adjacent to the connection of said free ends, said tab being bent over the rear wall to which it is adjacent for locking the free end on which said tongue is formed against movement whereby the free end in which said slit is formed is also locked against movement.

2. A box construction as set forth in claim 1, said tongue being formed on the free end of said rim that is located adjacent to said tab wherein bending of said tab over the bottom section rear wall locks said tongue against movement in said slit.

3. A box construction as set forth in claim 2, the free end of said rim in which said slit is formed having an end portion that is bent into engaging relation with the rear wall of said bottom section, said slit being located in the bend of said end portion, said tongue berng bent at tight angles with respect to the free end to which it is joined, wherein said free ends are locked together in overlying relation when the tongue is received in said slit.

4. A box construction as set forth in claim 1, said rim having upper and lower flanges joined thereto so that when the torn gue is locked in said slit, the rim is captured on the front, rear and sidewalls of said bottom section with flanges of said rim overlying the upper and lower edges of said front, rear and side walls in engaging relation.

5. A box construction as set forth in claim 1, the free end of said rim in which said slit is formed having an end portion that is bent into engaging relation with the rear wall of said bottom section, said slit being located in the bend of said end portion, said tongue being bent at right angles with respect to the free end to which it is joined, wherein said free ends are locked together in overlying relation when the tongue is received in said slit. 

1. A box construction for use in packaging and displaying ornamental articles comprising a top section having a top wall and front, rear and sidewalls joined to said top wall, a bottom section having a bottom wall and front, rear and sidewalls joined to said bottom wall, a hinge assembly secured to the rear walls of said top and bottom sections for hingedly interconnecting said section, and an ornamental rim mounted on the front, rear and sidewalls of said bottom section, said ornamental rim being formed in an elongated one-piece construction having free ends and being bent to generally conform to the configuration of the walls on which it is mounted, the free ends of the rim being connected at a rear corner of the bottom section defined by the intersection of the rear wall and a sidewall of the bottom section, one of the free ends of said rim haVing a slit formed therein, the other free end having a tongue formed thereon that is received in said slit, and a tab formed as part of the rim that is adjacent to the rear wall of said bottom section and that is adjacent to the connection of said free ends, said tab being bent over the rear wall to which it is adjacent for locking the free end on which said tongue is formed against movement whereby the free end in which said slit is formed is also locked against movement.
 2. A box construction as set forth in claim 1, said tongue being formed on the free end of said rim that is located adjacent to said tab wherein bending of said tab over the bottom section rear wall locks said tongue against movement in said slit.
 3. A box construction as set forth in claim 2, the free end of said rim in which said slit is formed having an end portion that is bent into engaging relation with the rear wall of said bottom section, said slit being located in the bend of said end portion, said tongue being bent at tight angles with respect to the free end to which it is joined, wherein said free ends are locked together in overlying relation when the tongue is received in said slit.
 4. A box construction as set forth in claim 1, said rim having upper and lower flanges joined thereto so that when the tongue is locked in said slit, the rim is captured on the front, rear and sidewalls of said bottom section with flanges of said rim overlying the upper and lower edges of said front, rear and side walls in engaging relation.
 5. A box construction as set forth in claim 1, the free end of said rim in which said slit is formed having an end portion that is bent into engaging relation with the rear wall of said bottom section, said slit being located in the bend of said end portion, said tongue being bent at right angles with respect to the free end to which it is joined, wherein said free ends are locked together in overlying relation when the tongue is received in said slit. 